Swisscom
About Swisscom
Swisscom AG is a Swiss telecommunications provider founded in 1998 (privatized from PTT), headquartered in Ittigen near Bern, Switzerland. Swisscom conducts quantum key distribution (QKD) trials and quantum-safe telecommunications research as part of Swiss Quantum Initiative. The company collaborates with Swiss quantum technology companies including ID Quantique deploying practical quantum communications networks. Swisscom invests in post-quantum cryptography preparing telecommunications infrastructure for quantum computing threats. The company serves Swiss telecommunications markets enterprises and government agencies requiring quantum-safe communications. Swisscom contributes to Swiss quantum technology ecosystem advancing quantum communications and quantum networking for telecommunications industry positioning Switzerland as quantum-safe telecommunications leader in Europe protecting communications infrastructure and customer data against emerging quantum computing threats to encryption standards.
2025 Developments: Development of quantum networking infrastructure and protocols continues in 2025. Research efforts focus on extending quantum communication range and reliability. Partnerships with telecommunications providers expand deployment opportunities.
Company Information
- Founded: 1998
- Country: Switzerland
- Website: https://www.swisscom.ch
- Categories: quantum communication, quantum security
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